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Those are cute! Great idea. I follow tons of craft blogs and I found this crayon wreath that I thought was so cool! I think I may have to try that sometime! I couldn't find the exact blog...but here's a similar one: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5878406/inexpensive_homemade_teachers_gift.html

What a beautiful and thoughtful gift. I am a teacher and always love gifts from the heart. I give my children's teachers gift cards with something handmade. This year I was pressed so the handmade part was an embellished clothespin set with magnets on the back. Not that inventive... I think I will make Christmas gifts over the summer this year!

You are kidding me, the teacher actually asked?!? That is horrid. There is nothing that says you have to give anything, what if you didn't celebrate. Good grief. But I must say I really like the gift you made this year.

She asked?! I was an elementary school teacher for several years & I NEVER would have done that. What presumptuous, terrible manners & what if the student couldn't afford a gift? But your gift is super cute! This year we made applesauce ornaments for our preschool & Sunday school teachers, just simple little presents, but you wouldn't believe some of elaborate gifts some parents brought! When I was teaching, while I certainly appreciated the gifts, it actually annoyed me slightly when parents gave me fancy gifts because they used it as a competition amongst each other for who could afford to but the teacher the best gift & then it felt like they expected me to favor their child because they gave me a nice holiday gift. I very much preferred the simple ornaments or a $5 gift card with a nice handwritten note thanking me for making a difference in their child's life.

Oh, and no candles or coffee mugs. I could have a yard sale made up entirely of candles & coffee mugs. :P

I have never bought a teacher a gift, and my kids are in their teens. Teachers here in Ontario make alot of money, so I prefer to donate time, help, and supplies when needed. We do however make them a nice card with a nice sentiment and perhaps some home baking.Your gift was lovely...but I don't think it was appropriate for the teacher to ask?!Have a wonderful holiday!

I think your bag is fab! But what kind of person ASKS where a gift is?! And from a little child too? I have to say I am glad you didn't give one last year to that teacher - sounds like she's a bit greedy & didn't really deserve a gift.

Your bag is very cute, and I love it with the oranges and Jamba juice card.

This year we made craft aprons for the teachers to put pencils, scissors, etc in. My boys (1st and 2nd grades) got to help me use the sewing machine for the first time, and were so proud! Their teachers loved them!